No. We do not charge candidates anything, at any stage, ever. Not for application, not for placement, not for visa processing, not for “training” or “registration.” If any agency tells you that you must pay to be considered for a job, that agency is not Sama Talent. We are paid by the employers we work with, and your wage is yours in full.

We place skilled trades, drivers, and engineering roles into employers in Ireland, the UK, and Europe. The ten trades we trade-test in our own workshops are HGV and LGV drivers, mechanics, sprayers, panel beaters, electricians, carpenters, workshop joiners, scaffolders, welders, and tyre fitters. We also place remote office-based roles (bookkeepers, accountants, customer service reps, sales reps, virtual assistants) with US-based employers.

We work with skilled professionals from the Philippines, South Africa, Bangladesh, Colombia, the UAE, and India. We also place candidates locally within Ireland and the UK. We are launching Polish sourcing later in 2026.

Yes, for on-site deployment roles. For Ireland, we coordinate the General Employment Permit (or Critical Skills Employment Permit where eligible) and your work visa with Irish Immigration Service Delivery. For the UK, we work with employers who hold Skilled Worker Sponsor Licences to issue your Certificate of Sponsorship. We handle the paperwork, the timelines, and the follow-up. Remote roles do not require visa sponsorship because you continue to live and work from your home country.

For Irish deployments under the General Employment Permit, the realistic end-to-end timeline is 8 to 22 weeks from offer to landing in Ireland. Critical Skills Employment Permit roles are faster, typically 6 to 18 weeks. UK Skilled Worker visa deployments are typically 10 to 14 weeks. Remote placements move much faster, usually 1 to 4 weeks from application to start. We will tell you the realistic timeline for your specific role from day one.

For on-site deployments, the employer covers the major costs. This typically includes your flight to Ireland or the UK, accommodation on arrival, support setting up your PPSN or National Insurance number, opening a bank account, getting a local phone, and induction with your new employer. We are on the ground until you are settled. Specific cost coverage varies by employer and role and is confirmed in writing before you accept the offer.

For trades roles in Ireland or the UK, you typically need spoken English at a working level. The specific test required (IELTS for Ireland, or one of several accepted alternatives for the UK) depends on the permit route. For remote office-based roles with US employers, we require C1 level or above in both spoken and written English. We assess your English early in the process so there are no surprises later.

Browse our open roles at samatalent.com/job and apply through the listing that fits your skills. If no current role matches, register your interest at jobs@samatalent.com and we will contact you when something opens up. A recruiter from our team in Manila, Johannesburg, Dhaka, or wherever fits your location will be in touch within a week to talk through your experience and next steps. No fees, no obligation, no pressure.